Trip
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – XC Ski Monarch Park / Dogs are welcome!
XC Ski Monarch Park / Dogs are welcome!
- Sat, Mar 23, 2024
- Pikes Peak
- Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Nordic Skiing
- Adults
- Easy II
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- High Point Elevation: 10,800 ft
- Pace: Slow
- 6 (10 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at Romeos for breakfast at 8:30AM if you would like to join. Otherwise (non-breakfast eaters) please arrive at the restaurant by 9:30AM. I will be driving a silver Subaru Forester license plate# FHK8162
640 E Rainbow Blvd, Salida, CO 81201 (Please google for directions)
We will ski through some trees, cruise along the flats & practice our skills on some gentle slopes with excellent views.
We'll head back the way we came. If the weather gods permit, we'll lounge in the sun with some snacks & drinks and recount our victories on slopes!
Bring a chair, snack & beverage of your choice if you would care to join.
Required Equipment
The 10 essentials.
Poo bags & doggie basics (food, water, leash) if you bring a friendly furry friend.
There may be some snowmobiles. Please bring a drag leash in case we need to reel in them rascals!
If the weather is nice, we might tailgate at the TH. Bring a chair, snack & beverage of your choice if you would like to join.